Obituary: Alfred Marbaise

Mr. Marbaise was born Jan. 26, 1932 in Jersey City and is preceded in death by parents Lillian and Alfred Marbaise. He is survived by Marian, his wife of 56 years, his children Beth, Jon, and Steven, and his grandchildren Ronald, Nicholas, Ethan, Isabella, and Heather. Mr. Marbaise was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Mr. Marbaise graduated from Panzer College with a bachelor's in Education, and Columbia University with a master's in Education. He was a standout athlete in football, baseball and track. Mr. Marbaise was elected into the Panzer College Sports Hall of Fame as a charter member in 1978.

Drafted to play baseball with the Cleveland Indians, Mr. Marbaise chose to serve his country as a United States Marine and saw active duty during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant, USMC, in 1956.

After returning home, Mr. Marbaise began his educational career at Rutherford High School where during the years of 1956-1973, he coached both football and baseball. The 1965 Rutherford baseball "Hall of Fame" team went on to win the outright NJ State title and over the years, teams under the guidance of "Coach Marbaise" produced many wins and several major league players.

Eventually, Mr. Marbaise held the position of vice principal at Rutherford, where he was also president of the Rutherford Teachers' Association and the Rutherford Jaycees. He moved up to take the position of principal at A.S. Faust Middle School in East Rutherford, and ultimately he was appointed the superintendent of Becton Regional High School from 1974 until 1986.

During his tenure at Becton, Mr. Marbaise spearheaded the creation of a national platform for mandatory drug educational programs and student athlete drug testing. After leaving Becton, Mr. Marbaise held the position of Bergen County Schools business administrator until his retirement in 1992.

While raising his children, Mr. Marbaise never missed a game or competition in any sport from Little League through college. He loved to deep-sea fish with family and friends, and was an avid Giants and Yankees fan.

A memorial service will be held Friday, Aug. 1, at 11 a.m., at the Christ United Methodist Church in East Rutherford. Memorial donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Obituary: Alfred Marbaise

Mr. Marbaise was born Jan. 26, 1932 in Jersey City and is preceded in death by parents Lillian and Alfred Marbaise. He is survived by Marian, his wife of 56 years, his children Beth, Jon, and Steven, and his grandchildren Ronald, Nicholas, Ethan, Isabella, and Heather. Mr. Marbaise was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Mr. Marbaise graduated from Panzer College with a bachelor's in Education, and Columbia University with a master's in Education. He was a standout athlete in football, baseball and track. Mr. Marbaise was elected into the Panzer College Sports Hall of Fame as a charter member in 1978.

Drafted to play baseball with the Cleveland Indians, Mr. Marbaise chose to serve his country as a United States Marine and saw active duty during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant, USMC, in 1956.

After returning home, Mr. Marbaise began his educational career at Rutherford High School where during the years of 1956-1973, he coached both football and baseball. The 1965 Rutherford baseball "Hall of Fame" team went on to win the outright NJ State title and over the years, teams under the guidance of "Coach Marbaise" produced many wins and several major league players.

Eventually, Mr. Marbaise held the position of vice principal at Rutherford, where he was also president of the Rutherford Teachers' Association and the Rutherford Jaycees. He moved up to take the position of principal at A.S. Faust Middle School in East Rutherford, and ultimately he was appointed the superintendent of Becton Regional High School from 1974 until 1986.

During his tenure at Becton, Mr. Marbaise spearheaded the creation of a national platform for mandatory drug educational programs and student athlete drug testing. After leaving Becton, Mr. Marbaise held the position of Bergen County Schools business administrator until his retirement in 1992.

While raising his children, Mr. Marbaise never missed a game or competition in any sport from Little League through college. He loved to deep-sea fish with family and friends, and was an avid Giants and Yankees fan.

A memorial service will be held Friday, Aug. 1, at 11 a.m., at the Christ United Methodist Church in East Rutherford. Memorial donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.